| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $77.96 | 5.359% | $82.1379 | $82.14 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.97 | 5.650% | $46.4543 | $46.45 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.58 | 6.360% | $122.9309 | $122.93 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.39 | 8.178% | $70.7376 | $70.74 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.84 | 6.315% | $45.5453 | $45.55 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.74 | 11.640% | $105.7677 | $105.77 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.95 | 9.112% | $9.7655 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $449.43 | $483.3392 | $483.35 | $483.35 | $483.30 | |